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The delayed rankings…

Fresh off the plane from San Francisco (still thinking about that outstanding defensive effort)… here’s my contribution to the Harris Poll, with comments.

1) USC
2) LSU
3) California
4) Ohio State

— This was easy. Thought about jumping LSU over USC, but LSU will have a great chance to earn the No. 1 ranking Saturday against Florida. And, if the Tigers win and remain undefeated, count on them holding the top spot, at least until Oct. 27, when USC visits Oregon. If the Ducks are still a one-loss team they’d probably be in the top-10 by then, so some pollsters might do another switch-a-roo.

5) Wisconsin
6) Boston College
7) South Florida
8) Arizona State

— These are the second-tier unbeatens. Not impressed with Wisconsin. Loved BC all year but this feels a little high for the Eagles. Never thought I’d type No. 7 by South Florida, at least not this year. I rank ASU higher than just about anyone, but consider that they’ve blow out all five of their opponents and one of them, Colorado, just scored 20 unanswered points to slip then-No. 3 Oklahoma.

9) Florida
10) Oklahoma
11) Oregon
12) West Virginia

— The sad sacks from upset weekend. All four will get a chance to bounce back.

13) South Carolina
14) Georgia
15) Kentucky

— The SEC gaggle. I’m still skeptical about Kentucky. I certainly don’t believe the Wildcats would beat Arizona State. And I’ve got $1 that says most of those folks voting Kentucky in the top 10 and ASU in at the bottom of the poll wouldn’t bet their hard-earned money on a Wildcats victory, either.

16) Cincinnati
17) Missouri
18) Miami
19) Nebraska
20) Clemson

— I think Cincinnati and Miami are on the upswing. I have no idea about Missouri. And Nebraska and Clemson aren’t terribly inspiring…

21) Hawaii
22) Kansas State
23) Texas

— I’m struggling with Hawaii. I think they’re pretty good, but gosh that schedule… Texas took a tumble because I simply couldn’t justify ranking the Longhorns in front of K-State, which beat them for a second consecutive year, this time in Austin by 20 points.

24) Purdue
25) Florida State

— Purdue still hasn’t played anyone, so the jury is still out. FSU beat a solid Alabama team, but it’s offense is still… neh… These two were the pick over Rutgers, Virginia Tech and UCLA, teams I also considered.